r/KeepWriting

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About r/KeepWriting

Welcome to KeepWriting. We are a community dedicated to motivating writers to stay consistent and constantly grow their craft. Whether you're looking to get feedback on an idea, hear a critique, or get unstuck in a story, this is the right place.

The community at a glance

r/KeepWriting is a Subreddit for Writers and Poets with roughly 263K members. It has a live chat communication style. It is the 3rd largest community in the Poetry topic page and the 6th largest community in the Writing topic page.

Roughly 21K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Writing, Struggling, and Feedback. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.

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263K Members

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Chat

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +8.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 17K members
  • 2020: 24K members
  • 2021: 16K members
  • 2023: 141K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 15K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 352 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I sent my first three chapters to a stranger on the internet and it changed how I understood my own writing completely
    2. Looking for a writer buddy
    3. I wrote an essay on why modern life makes people feel replaceable. Would love honest feedback.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I sent my first three chapters to a stranger on the internet and it changed how I understood my own writing completely · Looking for a writer buddy · I wrote an essay on why modern life makes people feel replaceable. Would love honest feedback.
    14
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. A narrative about my experience in an abusive relationship.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    A narrative about my experience in an abusive relationship.
    1

Topics

  • Writing
    63 posts in the past month
    #1
    Writing
    63
  • Struggling
    41 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    41
  • Feedback
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Feedback
    16
  • Looking For A Critique
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Critique
    12
  • Hate
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    11

Flair

  • [Feedback]
    56 posts in the past month
    1. Opening paragraph feedback
    2. This Close
    3. [4,500] Chapter 1 – Looking for feedback on the opening of my fantasy novel
    #1
    [Feedback]
    Opening paragraph feedback · This Close · [4,500] Chapter 1 – Looking for feedback on the opening of my fantasy novel
    56
  • [Discussion]
    22 posts in the past month
    1. The writing group I almost did not join ended up being the only reason I finished my first novel
    2. Steal, but don't copy.
    3. Beautiful time of the year ❤️
    #2
    [Discussion]
    The writing group I almost did not join ended up being the only reason I finished my first novel · Steal, but don't copy. · Beautiful time of the year ❤️
    22
  • Advice
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Honest Advice from a Professional Writer (like that even matters)
    2. I've gotten zero requests
    3. Hard Truths About Writing
    #3
    Advice
    Honest Advice from a Professional Writer (like that even matters) · I've gotten zero requests · Hard Truths About Writing
    18
  • [Writing Prompt]
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Feedback for our games story?
    2. My happy place
    3. I Miss Yesterday
    #4
    [Writing Prompt]
    Feedback for our games story? · My happy place · I Miss Yesterday
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/KeepWriting for?
Best for Writers and Poets enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/KeepWriting free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/KeepWriting have?
Roughly 263K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/KeepWriting on?
r/KeepWriting runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/KeepWriting cover?
On the Hive Index, r/KeepWriting is organized under Writers, Poets.
How do I join r/KeepWriting?
You can join r/KeepWriting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Writing communities like?
Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
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